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Jeffers, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Madison County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
52 Population 163/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
117 Violent Crime/100K 584 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jeffers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. The area receives 44.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,938 ft (1,505 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density163/sq mi
Coordinates45.3481°N, 111.7037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportBozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 44.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.5 / 100
Community Resilience40.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,099 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 71 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 106 km
Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 103 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 96 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 34 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 87 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 74 km
Jun 16, 2017 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.4 82 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 69 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 52 km
Nov 24, 2000 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.2 103 km
Jul 14, 2023 3 km S of Lima, Montana M4.2 108 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 66 km
Aug 30, 1997 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.1 59 km
Jun 18, 2006 6 km S of Pony, Montana M4.1 32 km
Oct 7, 2024 11 km E of Dillon, Montana M4.1 63 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 113 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 65 km
Sep 3, 2016 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 53 km
Jan 18, 2006 18 km NNE of Dillon, Montana M4.0 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 19, 1962 EF2 78 km 0
May 29, 1965 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 15, 1960 EF1 63 km 0
Aug 6, 2023 EF0 93 km 0
Jul 10, 2016 EF0 75 km 0
Jun 29, 1999 EF0 12 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 91 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 66 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 66 km 0
May 17, 1994 EF0 68 km 0
Jul 6, 1993 EF0 76 km 0
Jun 29, 1992 EF0 14 km 0
Aug 2, 1959 EF0 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MAPLE (103,193 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 MAPLE 103,193 89 km
2001 FRIDLEY 27,575 70 km
2021 HAYSTACK 26,118 99 km
2007 WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK) 22,195 96 km
1988 FAN 20,422 69 km
2012 BEAR TRAP 2 14,875 32 km
2006 CLARKS CANYON 14,848 87 km
2006 BIG CREEK 13,424 66 km
2013 MINER PARADISE COMPLEX 12,210 71 km
2003 WINSLOW 11,794 89 km
2012 MILLIE 10,497 51 km
2000 BEAVER CREEK 9,568 56 km
2015 EUSTIS 8,469 79 km
1988 SWEETWATER 8,405 61 km
2020 BRIDGER FOOTHILLS 8,291 75 km
2015 COTTONWOOD GULCH 8,100 72 km
2021 GOOSE 7,817 70 km
2012 PINE CREEK 7,707 95 km
1991 THOMPSON CREEK 6,974 91 km
2018 MONUMENT 6,973 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Jeffers has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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